In the last couple years, I’m sure that your plans have needed some revisions. In today’s talk, we will explore how Jesus intentionally uses distractions, setbacks and interruptions to rewrite a better story. Featuring Anchor Church’s Birthday Celebration and Anchor Worship with Build My Life. Anchor Church is a new church to the Champaign-Urbana community. Find out more at www.anchorchurchil.com.

Christmas can be stressful. A time of year that is supposed to be peaceful and fun, can turn quickly into a list of "To Do's" with December 25th being the deadline. In the talk, you will discover that there are actually two kinds of rest to experience. Featuring Matt Macaraeg sharing his story of doubt and loss and rediscovery of faith. Also featuring Anchor Worship with O Holy Night. Anchor Church is a new church to the Champaign-Urbana community. Find out more at www.anchorchurchil.com.

Colonialism, racism, homophobia, nationalism, chauvinism and anti-intellectualism. Christianity seems to have been a source of evil in the world and throughout history. Has the movement launched by everybody’s favorite Jewish carpenter, done more harm than good? In this service, we will take an honest look at three of the most devastating charges made against Christianity, followed by some shocking discoveries. Featuring Steve sharing his story of addiction, loss and redemption. Also featuring Anchor Worship, leading Build My Life. Anchor Church is a new church to the Champaign-Urbana community. Find out more at www.anchorchurchil.com.

Your mind is no neutral zone. It is a battlefield of lies and negativity and doubts and fears and worries and apathy. Most people concentrate on outside problems and fail to realize that it is actually the war in the mind keeping them from moving forward. In this service, Nick shares the seven strategies to win the war in your mind, taken primarily from both one of Craig Groeschel’s and the Apostle Paul’s later books. Featuring Maggie’s story of loss and a fight for control as well as Anchor Worship performing “Lord I Need You.” Anchor Church is a new church to the Champaign-Urbana community. Find out more at www.anchorchurchil.com.

Fear 😱 We all have it. Some fears can be small and iritating, while others can be debilitating. In this service, Hannah will share how you can fight your fear, no matter how long you have had it. When Jesus looked fear in the eyes, he deliberately took four steps, which you can take as well! Featuring Godfrey sharing his story of fear, anxiety and setbacks and Another in the Fire, presented by Anchor Worship. Anchor Church is a new church to the Champaign-Urbana community. Find out more at www.anchorchurchil.com.

When you're dealing with a difficult person, sometimes it feels like there are only two options: "forgive and forget" or "cancel them". Neither choice seems adequate. Dealing with toxic people can be exhausting, devastating and heart wrenching, leaving you feeling powerless. We want to give you some tools and ideas of how to love people, without neglecting your own needs. Featuring... Martha sharing how horses🐴 have helped her gain confidence to stand up to adult bullies. And Anchor Worship with Oceans. Anchor Church is a new church to the Champaign-Urbana community. Find out more at www.anchorchurchil.com To find out more about Anchor Groups, please go to www.anchorchurchil.com/groups To give, go to www.anchorchurchil.com/give To find out more about Jesus, please email Hannah at hannah@anchorchurchil.com :)

The discovery of aliens 👽 would be detrimental to Christianity 💥 Or would it? 🤔 In this service, we will consider if aliens and Jesus mix 🧪 By the end of this unconventional topic, you will be able to say whether or not the Bible leaves room for the existence of intelligent life on other planets. Featuring Anchor Worship with Way Maker!

Do you like the way you look? According to one study, four out of five of you would say “no.” Body image issues can hurt your confidence, fill you with shame, and keep you in fear. In this service, you will discover three truths to break the chains that hold us down. Featuring: Anchor Worship performing "The Blessing" and Guthrie's hairy story!

One of the most serious threats you are facing is one that doesn’t get enough attention. We live in a time when it is not clear who to trust, what to believe and if you can ever be sure about anything. During the service, you will discover why you should search for truth despite the circumstances. Featuring: Jade sharing his story of disovery, as well as Anchor Worship, performing Another in the Fire.